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668 Men’s Health (Archive)
As men get older, they become more likely to experience symptoms of prostate enlargement. This is a common phenomenon that isn’t necessarily dangerous, but it can be inconvenient to have urine f…
655 Overtreated (Archive)
We usually assume that the primary problem with health care in the U.S. is that so many people don't have good access to it. But while many Americans suffer because of lack of medical care, others und…
655 Overtreated? (Archive)
We usually assume that the primary problem with health care in the U.S. is that so many people don’t have good access to it. But while many Americans suffer because of lack of medical care, othe…
691 Sleep & Snoring
Before industrialization made it easy to light city streets and homes late into the night, people had very different sleep patterns. When these patterns resurface today, they get labeled as pathology,…
691 Sleep & Snoring
Before industrialization made it easy to light city streets and homes late into the night, people had very different sleep patterns. When these patterns resurface today, they get labeled as pathology,…
690 Health News Update
Losing weight is hard work, as anyone who has tried it knows. Diet experts have been debating the pros and cons of counting calories, reducing fat or cutting carbs. A new Israeli study compares the he…
690 Health News Update
Losing weight is hard work, as anyone who has tried it knows. Diet experts have been debating the pros and cons of counting calories, reducing fat or cutting carbs. A new Israeli study compares the he…
664 Dietary Supplements-Archive
Vitamin and mineral supplements are popular, but do they make sense? Many people have been told that taking vitamins just results in expensive urine. Find out which vitamins really make a difference--…
664 Dietary Supplements-Archive
Vitamin and mineral supplements are popular, but do they make sense? Many people have been told that taking vitamins just results in expensive urine. Find out which vitamins really make a difference&m…
627 Probiotics for Health (Archive)
We host huge numbers of bacteria in our bodies—so many, in fact, that there are more bacterial cells than human cells in each of us. What are those bacteria doing there, and what happens when ou…
689 Bacteriophage vs Antibiotic Resistance
The problem of antibiotic resistance is increasing. Superbugs like MRSA (methicillin-resistant staph aureus) are becoming harder and harder to treat as they evolve resistance to the most powerful anti…
688 Superfoods
There’s a lot of hype about superfoods that are said to have near-mystical properties to promote health. Should we be chowing down on blueberries, Swiss chard, pomegranates and pumpkin? Or do we nee…
688 Superfoods
There’s a lot of hype about superfoods that are said to have near-mystical properties to promote health. Should we be chowing down on blueberries, Swiss chard, pomegranates and pumpkin? Or do we…
687 Genetic Medicine – Obesogens
The field of genetic medicine has been evolving rapidly. We all know our DNA determines certain characteristics such as our eye color, hair texture and height. It is also important in considering our …
687 Genetic Medicine – Obesogens
The field of genetic medicine has been evolving rapidly. We all know our DNA determines certain characteristics such as our eye color, hair texture and height. It is also important in considering our …
686 Hearing
If you find it hard to converse in a busy restaurant, the problem could be your hearing. Nearly 10 percent of Americans have trouble with their hearing, but a surprising number aren't doing anythi…
686 Hearing
If you find it hard to converse in a busy restaurant, the problem could be your hearing. Nearly 10 percent of Americans have trouble with their hearing, but a surprising number aren't doing anything a…
685 Memory Misadventures
If you’ve ever had something on the tip of your tongue that you just couldn’t recall, you know how frustrating it is to have trouble retrieving information from the memory banks. Is it because we …
685 Memory Misadventures
If you’ve ever had something on the tip of your tongue that you just couldn’t recall, you know how frustrating it is to have trouble retrieving information from the memory banks. Is it bec…
684 Health News Update
When the FDA approves a new medication for the market, it has undergone extensive testing to demonstrate it is safe and effective for the intended use. But once it is available, doctors can prescribe …
#684 Health News Update
When the FDA approves a new medication for the market, it has undergone extensive testing to demonstrate it is safe and effective for the intended use. But once it is available, doctors can prescribe …
Extended Interview with Dr. Mark Pochapin
Listen now to an extended interview with Mark Pochapin, MD. Dr. Pochapin appeared on our June 11. 2008 program, 683 GI Problems.…
683 GI Problems
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is the medical term for severe heartburn. Doctors prescribed more than $88 million worth of acid-suppressing drugs to help people handle GERD last year. What sho…
683 GI Problems
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is the medical term for severe heartburn. Doctors prescribed more than $88 million worth of acid-suppressing drugs to help people handle GERD last year. What sho…
682 Health News Update
Bisphenol A (BPA), a compound found in hard clear plastic, has come under intense scrutiny lately. The National Toxicology Program issued a report acknowledging that it might harm humans, especially i…
682 Health News Update
Bisphenol A (BPA), a compound found in hard clear plastic, has come under intense scrutiny lately. The National Toxicology Program issued a report acknowledging that it might harm humans, especially i…
681 Yoga As Medicine
The practice of yoga goes back thousands of years in India. Although many Americans think of it as an exotic form of exercise, yoga has many other aspects. It could be used to manage disease as well a…
Extended Interview with K. Sridhar
K. Sridhar is a renowned sarod musician and has been practicing yoga from early childhood. In this extended interview, he discusses the traditional Indian approach to yoga and contrasts it to the Amer…
681 Yoga As Medicine
The practice of yoga goes back thousands of years in India. Although many Americans think of it as an exotic form of exercise, yoga has many other aspects. It could be used to manage disease as well a…
680 Sex After 50
Dr. Ruth Westheimer is America's most renowned sex expert. She shares her decades of experience answering questions on sex. What are the most common concerns facing couples? The husband and wife team …
Show 680: Enjoying Sex After 50
Dr. Ruth Westheimer is America's most renowned sex expert. She shares her decades of experience answering questions on sex. What are the most common concerns facing couples? Is there hope for sex afte…
679 What Expert Patients Can Teach Us
Everyone needs health care at some point, and in today's complex health-care system, patients are at risk for errors. Some people with chronic illnesses who have logged a lot of time in hospitals have…
679 What Expert Patients Can Teach Us
Everyone needs health care at some point, and in today’s complex health-care system, patients are at risk for errors. Some people with chronic illnesses who have logged a lot of time in hospital…
678 Urinary Tract Issues
Urinary tract infections are the leading cause of emergency room visits and hospital admissions for American women. As any woman who has experienced one can attest, they are exceedingly painful. How a…
678 Urinary Tract Issues
Urinary tract infections are the leading cause of emergency room visits and hospital admissions for American women. As any woman who has experienced one can attest, they are exceedingly painful. How a…
677 Health Care Hitman–Peter Rost
The pharmaceutical industry is one of the most profitable, both in America and around the world. But recently in the US, fines for malfeasance have stained its image. We speak with Dr. Peter Rost, who…
677 Health Care Hitman–Peter Rost
The pharmaceutical industry is one of the most profitable, both in America and around the world. But recently in the US, fines for malfeasance have stained its image.We speak with Dr. Peter Rost, who …
Extended Interview with Dr. Paul Sharek
Listen to an extended interview with Dr. Paul Sharek. Dr. Sharek appeared on our April 12 program, 676 Health News Update.…
676 Health News Update
Medical errors and adverse events are much too common, especially when it come to pediatric patients. Is there a way to protect children in the hospital? Traumatic brain injury affects more than 1,000…
676 Health News Update
Medical errors and adverse events are much too common, especially when it come to pediatric patients. Is there a way to protect children in the hospital?Traumatic brain injury affects more than 1,000,…